Saturday, July 9, 2011

Weekly Kodachrome - Eleven Messages

We drove the dusty road that snaked through the boulder-strewn canyons, descending slowly toward the river bottom. The clouds of dust kicked up behind us caught in the sun’s light and billowed like plumes of effervescent smoke as the magenta and amber mesas rolled past us like watchful sentinels.

We stopped at the end of the rocky path and tumbled from our vehicles; as the six o’clock hour drew even nearer, we took our colored orbs and began to write our messages, some of them short, and others a bit longer…each of us clutching the ends of the strings.

As we released the smooth threads, the balloons, which had been struggling to be set free, raced toward the azure skies above. We stood and watched them as they climbed higher and higher, our smallest watchers convinced that they were all racing to reach Heaven first.

It wasn’t long before our rainbow of messages arose amongst the scattered billows and cerulean sky while we – still anchored to the earth – watched until they disappeared.

Did you take a photo in the past seven days that made you smile? Please feel free to include a link to the image in the comments section if you did.

What a gorgeous photo, the clouds with the color against them is very beautiful. I love the message of it. What a unique memorial, I love it. I did post a few pics on my blog today. They all made me smile. Have a fantastic Sunday!

What a gorgeous photo, the clouds with the color against them is very beautiful. I love the message of it. What a unique memorial, I love it. I did post a few pics on my blog today. They all made me smile. Have a fantastic Sunday!

I read about this first on Mr. Hughes' blog and wondered why there wasn't a picture - truly amazing the way you captured the balloons in the sky - what vivid colors and the imagery is breathtaking. Thanks for sharing with us - E :)

It was a wonderful way to remember your mom and those who have gone before us. What a powerful reminder that no one is ever really gone if we hold them in our hearts. Thank you for allowing me to take part. As you would say - "It was awwweeeessssoooommmmeeeeee." (Please insert your voice here as you read... I can't hope to do it justice through typing...LOL)Glad you made it down and back safely. Good luck as you start work again on Monday. :-)

Jason, this is so amazingly sweet, and I hope you keep this beautiful tradition alive. But I'm just not ready emotionally to participate in it yet. Please don't mail me balloons. When I'm ready, I'll find my own. Love, Miya

I just spent a few minutes reading your profile and the history behind this beautiful shot. I'm sorry for your losses...you have quite a story. i taught art K-6 a million years ago. i still miss it sometimes. Take care, i appreciate your comments on my blog.